Technology Challenges !!!

Hello Dear Family, and to our Brothers and Sisters Kehila House Messianic Synagogue in S. Portland, we wish you  Shabbat during this solemn Feast of  Yom Kippur !

Please be advised !

We are currently experiencing a bit of a ' Technology MayDay '.

Certainly nothing we won't overcome in short order with the Almighty's divine supplication.

Tomorrow, Sunday Oct. 1st at 9:30 AM, Please join us at The Church By The River / Advent Christian Church in South Eliot, Maine us as we present a Guest Sermon with regard to 

God's Amazing Grace and Intercessory Prayer

He's Doing a New Thing !

Please Feel Free to Visit at 256 Pleasant Street, South Eliot, Maine 03903

May God Bless You All Richly

Humbly His,

b

Praying for Health Care!

Hello Dear Family !

Very happy to say that I'm again on the mend, and the Lord has blessed me with loving reprieve on my continued port issue.  No 3rd surgery for now and I AGAIN, Praise God !

So !, speaking of HealthCare, and the national ' Critical Issue '. Here is some additional information regarding MAINE HEALTH CARE. I pray that by equipping one another with pertinent information is the very least we can do for each-other. 
Please feel free to check back tomorrow night for new announcements.
With Blessings of the Light of Christ,  b

Hi William, Since Kathy Phelps of Winslow lost MaineCare health coverage in 2014, she has worked tirelessly to pass Medicaid Expansion and to speak up for the tens of thousands of people in Maine just like her. It's people like Kathy who are leading the fight to expand Medicaid and ensure the health of our communities and our entire state.  Watch Kathy in the first Yes on 2 TV ad here. This November 7th, Kathy and over 70,000 Maine people call on us to Vote Yes on 2. Are you with us? Pledge to vote yes here! Read more about Kathy's story at the Maine Beacon.  We know that accepting federal funds to expand Medicaid would mean that over 70,000 people would be able to get affordable health care. We've worked hard with all of you over the years to make this happen. The Maine legislature has passed legislation that would have authorized Maine to accept millions in federal funds to expand Medicaid with bipartisan support 5 times - but those efforts have been stalled by our Governor each time. At the same time, over 40,000 Maine people have lost their Medicaid coverage due to state budget cuts and thousands more have not been able to get the help they need.  This cannot stand. All of us benefit when our communities are healthy and strong. Kathy deserves access to the oxygen she needs for a decent quality of life.  Maine people deserve access to quality, affordable health care. That's why Maine Equal Justice, along with Maine citizens and our allies, are working to pass Question 2 at the ballot this November 7th.   It's going to take all of us - please join us! We know the majority of Maine voters are with us. We also know that in an off-year election, voter turnout can be low. We need your help to get the word out! 6 weeks until election day: here are ways you can help!  Are you on board to vote Yes on 2? Pledge to vote yes here!  Check out the Yes on 2 website and like us on Facebook!  Sign up here to volunteer and we'll connect you with your local organizer. Mainers for Health Care has regional organizers in Penobscot, Kennebec, Androscoggin, Cumberland and York counties. We also have a statewide organizer connecting all of you in small towns in other regions to the campaign!  Volunteer Here! Please consider making a donation to the campaign so we can continue to build support to pass Medicaid Expansion this November 7th!  The more grassroots donations we're able to secure, the more voters we'll be able to reach.  Thank you! These are daunting times but we're moving full steam ahead to pass Question 2. We remain committed to our vision for Maine - that all people can live full and dignified lives with food in the fridge and a place to call home. And the ability to get the care they need when they need it. We don't think this is too much to ask. In fact, everyone's health and well being depends on it.  Thank you for keeping up the fight with us! Kate Brennan Maine Equal Justice Organizer and Outreach Coordinator kbrennan@mejp.org

Football, Faith and Fellowship ! ..... YEAR 9

Hello Dear Family in Christ !

Yet once again !,... our Gracious and most merciful Father has blessed this humble Ambassador of Christ with the continued healing necessary to satisfy my ' Craving ', to help unite the Greater Bible Believing Churches of Southern Maine and beyond !   PRAISE GOD !

We feel Very Blessed indeed, to have met last week with Mark Jones of MidCoast FCA, and our Brother in Christ Pastor Dan Moore from Messiah Christian Church   in Wells Maine. And what a Blessed day of Fellowship we had. As a result of our Christ Centered Meeting, Pastor Dan Moore and our humble ParaChurch and Fellowship Team have begun research into a UNITING Inter-Church Fellowship Initiative with the help of the FELLOWSHIP of CHRISTIAN ATHLETES FCA 
We will keep you informed of our Kingdom Work Progress, as State Director Ms. Margaux Poplaski
works diligently with her FCA counterparts to make this Initiative 'Bear Fruit' for the greater good!
This Football Fellowship is NO Fantasy !  But True Christ-Centered Fellowship and FUN 

So, ARE  YOU  READY FOR  SOME  FOOTBALL ?

Please feel free to join us ( And, FCA's MARK JONES ),  this Tuesday, TOMORROW!, at this years Host Church, ( Church on the River ,  Advent Christian Church of South Eliot ). Our Draft begins between 6 and 6:30 PM, and will be opened with Prayer and a short FCA Ministry presentation.

Let's show FCA's Mark Jones what ' Football Prowess ' we've developed over the past 8 years of our humble Fantasy Football ministry !............ YES FRIENDS, we are blessed to say that this is the 9th consecutive year. Again, we PRAISE GOD for this Inter-Church Fellowship. Please call or email if we can answer any questions for you. We hope to see you there with our Brothers from ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH, FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (home of our new Co-Commish, 11 yr. old

Andrew Ryan, NEXT LEVEL CHURCH (reigning Champ, thru Mr. Mark Cable, FIRST PARISH CHURCH of YORK, and of course our newest ministry partners, FELLOWSHIP of CHRISTIAN ATHLETES.  NOW!  is the Season, Recreational Outreach to our Christian Children and Adults is an impactful road to Christian Unity !....... We Were Born for Such a Time as This !

http://northeastfca.org/who-is-fca/staff/mark-jones/

Please Google directions for the Church address of 256 Pleasant Street in Eliot ( Just alongside God's beautiful and majestic Piscataqua River.)  And, feel free to call or email. Bless You All ! In Prayer YOU may choose to join us.

b

Fellowship of Christian Athlete's,.... a 'Blessing' of an Invite !

Happy Thursday Dear Family in Christ !

Many of you may have already received information regarding our newest Fellowship Initiative with the outstanding Ministry of The Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Whereas the 'Field Trip' date is virtually around the corner, we thought it appropriate to re-post the pertinent information and leave it posted until the associated 'Blessing Date' of August 4th.
We Pray you may be able to join us for this RARE and Specially Organized Invitation. The information with details may be found below, and please feel free to use the FCA functional
Camp links provided by FCA. We hope to have a headcount early next week, that we may extend
the # to FCA in preparation of the associated Dinner Invitation, ... Thanx Margaux, Thanx Dan !

PLEASE  CALL  or EMAIL with any QUESTIONS or to RSVP

Once we have final numbers, we plan to organize a car-pool

ANY  VOLUNTEER  DRIVERS ?

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Some of you may or may not be aware that we've sparked a ' Kingdom Work Fellowship Opportunity ' with the very fine Ministry Initiatives through The Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Although the synergistic idea came up a bit late, we're " Blessed " to have been invited to join The FELLOWSHIP of CHRISTIAN ATHLETES on Friday August 4th to spend time experiencing the NorthEast FCA Student Leadership Camp.

Ms. Margaux Poplaski ( FCA Maine Director ), and Mr. Dan Barnes (FCA MASS. Director ) have made special arrangements to present the FCA Camp and Greater Mission Initiatives for a team of Southern Maine Pastors, Leaders, Student Athletes/Parents within our fellowship network.  ( What a Great Opportunity to learn more about preparing our Student Athletes for Life in Christ at their schools and Campus'.)

Although a bit last minute,...... Fri. August 4th, we are forming a group of Church Leaders and Athletes to experience this very important Mission work first hand. PLEASE, scroll below to our FCA Invite, which outlines the FCA Teams most generous offer. If you would like to attend, please share this information with your Church members this Sunday,

( or prior ) and reply to this email by the beginning of next week to reserve a 'limited space' invitation as we will need a Dinner count. Or, please feel free to contact me directly at 207-363-1775.

It is our devout Prayer that your Church may desire to send a representative(s) along for this exciting day. With each passing day it becomes very clear that our Christian Student Athletes will face difficult times ahead. Learn how to equip your Student Athletes to be the strong Ambassadors of Christ you have always hoped they may be.

Please call 207-363-1775 with any questions, or feel free to email me back.

FCA has provided appropriate Camp links etc. on the below invitation. We Thank You for your considerations, wish you every of God's blessings, and hope to hear from you soon regarding the reservation of space for this wonderful Inter-Church opportunity to " Work As A TEAM " with you for our Student Athletes !

PS- There is additional FCA information posted to our blog, which may be accessed via the BLUE link at page bottom.

Heartfelt Blessings!

bill

William (Bill) Bayliss

Ministry Pastor,N.A.E./ NACM

Step With Christ Ministries

please visit our blog at Step With Christ Ministries  

With Warm Blessings in His Holy Name!

bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Margaux Poplaski <mpoplaski@fca.org>
To: Bill Bayliss <bill.bayliss@aol.com>
Sent: Tue, Jul 25, 2017 8:50 pm
Subject: RE: Thanx Margaux !

Hi Bill,

Great connecting on the phone today! Here is the link for our leadership camp August 2-5 at the Kents Hill School.

http://nefcacamps.org/maine/kents-hill-northeast-leadership-camp/

As I mentioned, we would love to have you join us on Friday, August 4^th if that works for you.Friday’s afternoon schedule:
3:00pm Competition
4:00pm Breakout Panel (Male/Female)
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Chapel

I am thinking that we will have our Board of Trustee share at 5:00pm for our guests that will be joining us. Then we would be happy for folks to join us for dinner to chat with more FCA staff.  Most importantly, it would be AMAZING if folks were able to join us for the evening chapel, as this is the most powerful part of our camp experience.

Let me know your thoughts about numbers and the timeframe that works for folks and we will do our absolute best to accommodate and adjust based on your needs.

Looking forward to meeting you in person!

Margaux Poplaski

Maine State Director
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

207-858-5617

PO Box 808

Augusta, ME 04332

Happy Monday Brethren !

Hello Friends,

What an absolutely beautiful day the Lord has afforded us here on the Southern Maine SeaShore!

Just a very quick note. Many of you may have received news about the upcoming FELLOWSHIP of CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Leadership Camp visit.
I will be posting new info. on this endeavor by this evening, as I have an out of town meeting this morning.
For now, I must ask you to scroll down 3 posts to locate FCA Camp info. Again, it will be updated this evening. Please feel free to email any questions.

PRAYER  REQUEST

Many of you have been Praying for our Sister in Christ, SUSIE HARPER as she's completed her Chemotherapy sessions. Susie completed these sessions like the trooper she is very grateful for all of your prayers. Today Susie goes in for a PET scan to evaluate newly found questionable image spots.

May I humbly ask you to continue your Prayers for Susie. That she be cleansed of this disease invader by the righteous blood of Christ Jesus. We,ve been desperately awaiting time to complete

more Kingdom Work with dear Susie, as she has also. WE Pray our Father provide healing and recovery to Susie that she might be physically able to serve Him as she So heartfully desires to do.

In Jesus' Name!

We will see Susie today, and update you later this week

GOD BLESS !

Pulpit Policy !

Blessings Dear Family in Christ Jesus !

Those of you whom know me on a very personal basis, understand that I try as hard as possible NOT to inter-mingle Pulpit duties with my personal health challenges, OR as a Social Justice platform which to this humble minister adds to the 'fine line of God-Centered ministry and messages.'
That said, and with the fact that ' Ministers are regular people too ', this remains a very confusing topic for me, as there are instances where I ask myself ' What Would Jesus Do ? ' ,..(thanx billy!)

During this time of  personal introspection, it appears a God sent message to this very topic arrived at my door in the form of my next issue of Billy Graham's DECISION magazine. Many questions to this regard were answered, some were not. Being a 'Maturing Christian', as we all are, I've chosen to at the very least post this HealthCare Advocacy message that is certainly important to my own health challenges, but more importantly important to thousands of others as our nation's HealthCare system
continues to crumble around political argument. I pray I've not crossed the line to this regard, but I firmly believe that as convicted Christians we need to at least point things out to one another, that the information may be a 'Blessing' to You or a Loved One. If you deem it appropriate, please feel free to pass this along. As I'm sure you are aware, the Doom and Gloom appearance of this issue appears to have a dark outlook. Please remember, this 'darkness' cannot overtake the issue IF we add the LIGHT
of Jesus Christ. Please take note that we DO NOT have plans to turn into any sort of Social Justice Ministry,....... LORD FORBID!  But, as I see it, if we as a Nation end up denying healthcare to patients with pre-existing afflictions, many of us will be denied the ability to serve HIM as we
feel SO convicted to do.
Bless You All

Dear William, As part of our “Days of Action to Protect Your Healthcare Coverage” campaign, we want to be sure that you are up-to-date on the latest news in Washington D.C. Right now, Majority Leader McConnell and Senate leadership are planning to move forward with a vote to repeal, and possibly replace, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) next week; possibly as early as Tuesday. There appear to be two options they are considering: either Senators will coalesce around a replacement package similar to the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), or they will try to repeal the ACA without any accompanying replacement.   Here's why both of these options are incredibly problematic for individuals with rare diseases, and would result in patients on Medicaid or private insurance to lose access to care: If the Senate is able to move forward with a version of the BCRA, individuals with rare diseases could lose access to life-saving Medicaid, and the orphan drugs, specialty hospitals, physician specialists, and programs to provide specialized care at home that it covers. In addition, the bill could then allow states to waive the Federal Essential Health Benefits (EHBs), and allow insurers to offer non-ACA-compliant health plans. Both of these provisions would undermine critical protections for patients with pre-existing conditions. The second option under consideration, repealing the ACA without replacing it, would be just as damaging, maybe worse. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) tells us that 32 million people would lose insurance under this plan, and individuals with rare diseases and their families that purchase insurance on the marketplaces, or obtain coverage through Medicaid expansion, would rapidly lose their coverage. Both of these options are unacceptable, and we need you to  remind your Senators what’s at stake.  Cutting Medicaid by $800 billion, rolling back pre-existing condition protections, and repealing without replacing would all harm rare disease patients. Please take a moment to call (click here) or email (click here) your Senators. It only takes a moment, but it makes such a huge difference, especially for all the rare disease patients who far too often fall through the cracks or get lost in the shuffle.

Thank you for your continued support. Together we are strong. Sincerely, Paul Melmeyer Director of Federal Policy National Organization for Rare Disorders

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Prophetic Times, Before Our Eyes!

Happy Friday Brethren !



Being the beginning of another God-Centered weekend, we thought this piece of REAL NEWS

would be worth ' Discernment ' to both our Christian AND Messianic Jewish believers and Family.



With Franklin Graham's recent Prayer Initiative in mind, which was centered around the 2nd Chronicles,

7:14 words of God, our 'God Chosen' government leaders seem to have heeded God's call to

" Restore God Centered Men ", to the White House. Our Christian Liberties are actually 'in process' of being restored, and we very firmly believe that we are upon a Spiritual Awakening not seen since the days of Martin Luther. PRAISE God, Praise Elohim !

Enjoy this piece of ' Real News ' which will likely not be shared via Main Stream sources.

God is hard at work on our behalf. Where do WE stand?,... What DECISIONS will WE make toward His Blessing of Answered Prayer ?

We Pray you might discern this thought and see fit to aid God's Church as well all usher in this pending REVIVAL in CHRIST !

Blessings to All, and be sure to check out our last post which highlights the International Fellowship of Christian Athletes " Maine Summer Leadership Camp ". There is still time to register your student athletes for this initiative which will prepare Student Athletes to be the Christian Beacons of Light that they might be, on their school campus'.

God Bless You All !,............ and have a GREAT WEEKEND